Kristin Chenoweth Stars in "The Queen of Versailles" Broadway Musical

"The Queen of Versailles" Musical

• 🎭 The new Broadway musical "The Queen of Versailles" opens Sunday night, starring Kristin Chenoweth.
• 💡 The show is based on the true story of glitz and greed, focusing on a wealthy family building a home modeled after the Palace of Versailles.

Kristin Chenoweth's Role

• 👑 Chenoweth portrays Jackie Seagull, a real-life character with a rich husband and eight children.
• ✨ She expressed excitement about taking on a role that allows her to explore new dimensions and challenges, stating she is "getting to do things in this show that in one setting that I've never gotten to do before."
• 🎯 Chenoweth was drawn to the project because it was "interesting, challenging, very different from me" and aligned with her desire to perform such a role.

F. Murray Abraham's Perspective

• 🤝 F. Murray Abraham, Chenoweth's leading man, found inspiration for his character by observing the real connection between Chenoweth and her co-star during rehearsals.
• ❤️ This connection revealed that his character was not one-dimensional but rather a pushover for Jackie, adding a sweet dynamic.

Musical Themes and Setting

• 💰 The musical explores themes of fortune and misfortune, set against a backdrop of "Florida royalty."
• 🎶 Composer Steven Schwarz discusses the challenge of creating a distinct sound for the musical, acknowledging the historical context of the actual court of Versailles and figures like Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette.
• 📍 The production is playing at the St. James Theater in the theater district.